Alaska News: Excursions and Things to Bring

Favorite Excursions

Juneau: Best of Juneau
This excursion features three of Juneau's premier attractions: the Whale Watching & Wildlife Quest, the famous Mendenhall Glacier and the Original Alaska Salmon Bake. Your adventure begins with a wildlife-viewing cruise aboard a catamaran. Relax in the warm cabin, surrounded by large windows. You may encounter wildlife including humpback and killer whales, sea lions, porpoise, seals, bald eagles and more. Next, a narrated motor coach ride takes you to view and photograph the world-famous Mendenhall Glacier. An outdoor feast completes your “Best of Juneau” experience. Enjoy wild Alaska salmon grilled over an alder wood fire, barbecued ribs and chicken, along with a variety of delicious side dishes. Roast marshmallows over a crackling fire, walk the trail to a waterfall and enjoy the beautiful, relaxed setting.
Special NotesWarm, layered clothing is recommended.
6hrs. / $169/ includes meal, and moderate activity
Skagway:
Yukon Expedition & White Pass Scenic Railway A fetching combination of Experience the Yukon and White Pass Scenic Railway, this tour allows you to experience the beauty of the legendary White Pass Trail of ‘98 from different perspectives.Your adventure begins aboard a deluxe motorcoach that takes you along the Trail of ‘98 to the White Pass summit and beyond to Canada’s Yukon. After cresting the White Pass summit, travel through Tormented Valley and visit the village of Carcross near Lake Bennett.Enjoy a tasty barbecue lunch at Caribou Crossing Trading Post. Visit the Wildlife Gallery and see interesting exhibits of wildlife native to the region before departing for a ride aboard the historic White Pass & Yukon Route railroad back to Skagway.
Special NotesUS and Canadian must carry a passport or birth certificate with Photo ID.
6hrs. / $169/ includes meal, and moderate activity.

What to Pack for Alaska

From May through September, temperatures range from 40°F to 70° F during the day and drop into the 30’s and 40’s at night. The best way to prepare for this range of temperatures is to dress in layers and to be prepared for anything from bright sunshine to light rain. Here’s a list of items to include when packing for your Alaska trip.
· Waterproof jacket
· Wool or fleece sweater or liner
· Turtleneck or a comfortable protective long sleeve shirt
· Comfortable footwear suitable for hiking and walking
· Good socks
· Warm hat/rain hat
· Gloves
· Insect repellent
· Sunscreen
· Travel umbrella
· Good camera with extra batteries and variety of film
· Spare memory card and battery for digital cameras
· Travel-size binoculars
· Sunglasses
· Day pack/backpack
· Extension Cords or plug multiplier
· Alarm Clock
· Walkie-Talkies

Before you Board and Online Check In
Princess has a great feature to check in online. You need to go to http://www.princess.com/ and click on the Prepare for Your Cruise tab, from there you will click Cruise Personlizer.
They have great options for you to pre-purchase excursions, add a special occasions and special needs you might have while you are on the cruise and tour. The Cruise Lines also, has great virtual tours of the ship. You can also look at details all the excursion options.

Helpful Hints

Because of flight regulations, baggage is limited to 2 bags per passenger 50 lbs in weight for check in and 2 carry-ons aboard the plane. Carry-ons can not contain liquid itims over 3 oz in size and must be packed in a quart size see through baggie.
They do have a laundry facility on-board the ship to wash clothes.

Book Excursion and prepare for your cruise